Discipleship

When Familiar Becomes Careless

God wants to be in a relationship with his people that’s not marked by fear but love. Not apprehension, but an appreciation of his great grace and compassion.

There’s No Contradiction Between God’s Empowerment and Our Efforts to Battle Sin

The Christian life is not a choice between loving and trusting Jesus, and making an effort to avoid temptation and sin. It is not either/or—it is both/and.

Are You Reading the Bible the Wrong Way?

It is possible to read the Bible and misunderstand the point of what God is saying.

What You Learn When Suffering Is all You Have

What do you offer when you have nothing?

3 Things Our Anxieties Reveal to Us

What are your anxieties telling you?

A Christ-Centered Response to the Coronavirus Threat

Putting the fears about the spread of the coronavirus into perspective

You’re Not Called to EVERY Ministry

How do you discern your gifts so you can devote yourself to them?

Why Unity Means Deference to Others

The elegant dance of the Trinity ... and the church.

Don’t Fear Falling Short of Your Goals

What hinders churches are not failed goals, but the failure to set goals and launch them with boldness and courage.

Why Busyness Is Not a Virtue

Three ways that busyness distracts us from what's important

Why You Need the Church to Know Jesus

Jesus makes himself known through his body.